Saturday, September 7, 2013

SOUTH AFRICA v AUSTRALIA: Rugby Championship, Mandela Cup

07.09.2013

Venue: Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane

Referee: George Clancy (Ireland)

PreviewNeither Australia nor South Africa would have been impressed with their last outings. Both teams will need to lift their game if they are to catch hot favourites New Zealand in this competition.

South Africa managed to squeak past Argentina away in Mendoza two weeks ago. After crushing Argentina at home 73-13 that close game was a wake up call. They remain undefeated so far but they have Australia and then New Zealand to overcome.

Australia’s performance against New Zealand in Wellington two weeks ago was an improvement on their first match drubbing but they will also need to lift their game. Their plans have met a wall with the withdrawl of captain James Horwill with injury. Wil Genia will captain Australia tonight in his place.